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xkcd 3106: Farads

Title text:

'This HAZMAT container contains radioactive material with activity of one becquerel.' 'So, like, a single banana slice?'

Transcript:

[Cueball holds a stick while talking with Megan and White Hat.]Cueball: This stick is one meter long.Megan: Cool.White Hat: That's a nice stick.

[Cueball holds a smallish rock.]Cueball: This rock weighs one pound.Megan: I'd believe it.White Hat: Looks like a normal rock.

[Cueball holds a small battery.]Cueball: This battery is one volt.Megan: Seems fine.White Hat: Might need a recharge.

[Cueball holds a capacitor while Megan and White Hat panic.]Cueball: This capacitor is one farad.Megan: Aaaaa! Be careful!!White Hat: Put it down!!

Source: https://xkcd.com/3106/

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